This week I chat with Bhekani Khumalo on his career transition journey from civil engineering to self-taught software engineering and he tells us how he prepared for the transition and set himself up for success my setting himself apart and above his peers.

Here's the article that BK mentions: https://justreflections.bhekani.com/p/risk-it-all-not-so-fast-a-smart-guide You can read the rest of his newsletter at https://justreflections.bhekani.com/

The willingness to keep trying new things-different methods, uncomfortable tasks-when you are already an expert at something is what separates good from great. Focusing on your strengths is required for peak performance, but improving your weaknesses has the potential for the greatest gains. This is true for athletes, executives, and entire companies. Leaving your comfort zone involves risk, however, and when you are already doing well, the temptation to stick with the status quo can be overwhelming, leading to stagnation. — Garry Kasparov and Mig Greengard, Deep Thinking Music by ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/#:~:text=Mu...⁠ from ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/#:~:text=by...